1996 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner Stainless Steel 16610

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A superb vintage 1996 all original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner in solid stainless steel with deep black tritium luminous dial, sapphire crystal, clean rotating bezel and solid link Oyster style bracelet with Rolex caliber 3135 movement within, freshly serviced and keeping excellent time.  It comes complete with all 13 links in the original 93150 bracelet including the 501B endlinks. A beautiful example of one of the most sought after timepieces in the world.

Circa: 1996

Style: Sport, Tool Watch

Case: Solid stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter excluding the original signed screw-down triple-lock crown.  It looks very close to its original finish with nice chamfers on the brushed lugs.  The condition of the bezel and insert is overall sharp and clean, unidirectionally turning with perfect friction and showing just a few light surface marks from gentle wear. Just a light crack in the luminous pip to note. Between the lugs at 6:00 is stamped with a serial number in the "T" range dating the watch to 1996 with the model number 16610 stamped between the lugs at 12:00.  The bracelet is excellent for a 26 year old watch, with only minor stretch and wear with the correct markings on the bracelet clasp, model number 93150 and date stamp Z5 or May of 1997. 

Dial: Near mint factory original black gloss dial with tritium hour markers matching the original hands perfectly.  Fully signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000Ft = 300m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Swiss - T<25.

Movement: The famous Rolex caliber 3135 automatic movement freshly serviced here at Meticulous and keeping chronometer grade time with our full 1 year mechanical warranty.  Superb cosmetic and mechanical condition.